Archie set to return for Victory this season!

Archie Thompson is set to return to the Hyundai A-League in the new year after it was confirmed an arthroscopy yesterday revealed a medial ligament injury only, with recovery typically 8-12 weeks.

In positive news, it was determined that repair was required for his medial ligament.

This type of injury usually has a recovery period of 8-12 weeks. Thompson is in good spirits and will commence rehabilitation immediately, with a view to returning to football as quickly as possible.

In news that will come to a relief to fans of the Big V and the striker's many admirers across the country, the club has announced that as a result of the injury suffered in Tuesday night’s FFA Cup Quarter Final against Adelaide United at AAMI Park, the injury wasn't as serious as first feared.

'In positive news, it was determined that repair was required for his medial ligament,' said the Hyundai A-League champions in a release on Friday.

'This type of injury usually has a recovery period of 8-12 weeks. Thompson is in good spirits and will commence rehabilitation immediately, with a view to returning to football as quickly as possible.'

Thompson has been inundated with messages of support across social media since the incident, which soured the team's 3-1 Cup win over the Reds.